Many readers have reached out over the years I’ve been interviewing and writing about military veterans’ service.

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal has recognized Canby native Tammy (Jesme) Laurent as one of its 2023 Women in Business honorees. The awards distinguish industry-leading executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners for their professional successes and community involvement.

From Oct 1953 - These blood-curdling characters picked at random, will give you an idea why the first grade Halloween party in the Fireside room of Our Saviour’s Lutheran church was no place for anyone with a weak heart. There were ghosts, witches, black cats, and other horrible creatures all over the place.

We have been learning about Mike Davis and his Vietnam service. Mike graduated from Sanborn High School in 1967 and was drafted in 1969. He completed his training and the Army deployed him to Vietnam in April 1970.

November, in this space between fall and winter, we pause a moment to reflect on our blessings and say a “thank you” to those who have helped us along our way.  The CAAC would like to thank our members and the community who support our events and programs.

The library will be closed Saturday, Nov. 11, in observation of Veterans Day.

New Items:

Fiction:

“The English Experience” by Julie Schumacher

“Wrecker” by Carl Hiaasen

“Blessing of the Lost Girls” by J. A. Jance (large print)

I thought this week I would investigate the first year after the Armistice ending World War 1 (aka: the Great War) on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.  I thought there might be some very interesting events that day.  I was somewhat surprised that I didn’t find what I had anticipated.

Down the street and across the country there are patients in need of lifesaving blood.

Community residents can be a holiday lifesaver and the difference in the lives of others by donating blood through the American Red Cross.